# AR Throwing Simulator vs Fluids & Particle Simulation

The clearest difference is price: Fluids & Particle Simulation at Free against AR Throwing Simulator's $0.99. Fluids & Particle Simulation also leads on ratings volume (770 vs 24). AR Throwing Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Fluids & Particle Simulation is free to download; AR Throwing Simulator costs $0.99 up front. Fluids & Particle Simulation sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AR Throwing Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AR Throwing Simulator against 4.7 for Fluids & Particle Simulation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fluids & Particle Simulation has 770 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of AR Throwing Simulator's written reviews are positive against 90% of Fluids & Particle Simulation's.

AR Throwing Simulator ships an update weekly, Fluids & Particle Simulation monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Throwing Simulator | Fluids & Particle Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-throwing-simulator/id1466422338/reviews)** | [4.7 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluids-and-particle-simulation/id1532653221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **770** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 129 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rise Up Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/923703769) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Throwing Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-throwing-simulator/id1466422338)

Transform any space into an augmented reality playground with 15 unique items, including cash and cats. Use a gravity switch and AR drawing tools to create fun experiences. Share your creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Throw cash and cats, Shoot indoor fireworks, 15 wild items, Gravity switch, AR drawing tools, Share with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fluids & Particle Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluids-and-particle-simulation/id1532653221)

Create mesmerizing, psychedelic fluid art with your fingertips. This app offers a calming and creative outlet to reduce stress and channel negative emotions into beautiful, flowing patterns. Enjoy a unique ASMR experience with sound-reactive visuals and customizable parameters.

**Highlights:** Interactive fluid art simulation, Sound-reactive fluids, Dozens of customizable parameters, Autopilot mode, Gyrosensor and haptic feedback integration, Real-time sound synthesis, Video recording and screenshot functionality

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all \| monthly premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Fluids PRO | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Presets (iOS) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Presets (OS X Mac) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $14.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic magic (OS X Mac) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic magic (iOS) | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Mesmerizing visuals
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Customizable color and fluid effects
- 🎶 Enjoyable audio/music integration
- 💡 Innovative and creative app concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Device overheating issues
- 💰 Paid features may be too expensive
- 🔇 Lack of volume/audio control options

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone input not working as expected
- Difficulty resetting or restoring default settings

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync visuals with external audio/music
- More preset options and visual effects
- Improved UI/UX for settings and controls
- Support for casting to external displays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Throwing Simulator free?

AR Throwing Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fluids & Particle Simulation free?

Fluids & Particle Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AR Throwing Simulator or Fluids & Particle Simulation?

AR Throwing Simulator is rated higher. AR Throwing Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Fluids & Particle Simulation averages 4.7 from 770 ratings.

### Do AR Throwing Simulator or Fluids & Particle Simulation have ads?

Neither AR Throwing Simulator nor Fluids & Particle Simulation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Throwing Simulator or Fluids & Particle Simulation?

AR Throwing Simulator ships an update weekly, and Fluids & Particle Simulation monthly. Most recently, AR Throwing Simulator was updated on August 17, 2026 and Fluids & Particle Simulation on August 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*